Company / Free Cash Flow
Berkshire Hathaway Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$25.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$11.6B / $29.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+115.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 302
Financials
What the data says
Among 302 Financials companies, Berkshire Hathaway is in the top 1% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $11.6B in FY2024 to $34.0B in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$25.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.3%. Ranks 2nd among 302 companies in Financials.
Declined from $29.8B to $25.0B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in FinancialsTop 1% of 302This company $25.0B Sector average $646.5M
▼
+3773.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.3%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 115.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 302 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $25.0B | +115.6% |
| FY2024 | $11.6B | -61.0% |
| FY2023 | $29.8B | +36.1% |
| FY2022 | $21.9B | -16.3% |
| FY2021 | $26.2B | -2.3% |
| FY2020 | $26.8B | +17.8% |
| FY2019 | $22.7B | -0.7% |
| FY2018 | $22.9B | -32.8% |
| FY2017 | $34.0B | +72.8% |
| FY2016 | $19.7B | +27.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026